delight in life

beach beach beach

Chris and I just got back from an excellent weekend in Florida, visiting my grandparents. They live about 15 minutes away from the beach, so naturally we headed over there as soon as we got up Saturday morning. 

New life goal: make enough money to retire early and live on the southeastern US coast. And go to the beach. All the time. 

(I borrowed Chris's shades so I wouldn't be squinting weirdly for the camera.) Unfortunately, my prescription glasses were stolen from me by the waves, but I rest better knowing that somewhere down there, a very blind shark is suddenly very happy. I spent the second half of the weekend not being able to see a whole lot, but hey, it's all part of the adventure!

I accidentally left my camera at home, so I went old school and bought a disposable one. I can't wait to get those pictures back! I did take a few on my camera phone to satisfy my need for instant pictorial gratification.

It was a fab weekend, despite the loss of my glasses. As I wrote on facebook, I'd rather be blind at the beach than with 20/20 vision in Irving any day! 

happy mail happy mail

I had three pieces of fantastic mail today, made even better by the fact that I had 0 pieces of junk mail.

Happy mail part 1: This gorgeous calendar from this etsy shop.

Happy mail part 2: A letter from the child that I sponsor in Nicaragua, through a fabulous organization called Compassion International. If you have a little bit of extra cash every month that you just don't know what to do with, I highly recommend this program. I love getting letters from him every few months -- they always come with crayon drawings!

Happy mail part 3: A letter from my credit card company. You'd expect that to be a bad thing, but they were actually letting me know they've approved my request for 5000 reward points. (That is the equivalent of 5000 dollars of purchases!) I saw that new accounts of the exact same type I have get 5000 points just for signing up, and I decided I wanted that too. So I called and asked. They said it was unusual, but they would put in a written request, and I was sure I'd get denied, but hey, that was the worst that could happen. And surprise! They said yes! So, I've said it before, I'll say it again: it never hurts to ask. (ps: Dear Citi, you rock!)

would be interested in borrowing a time machine, if you know anyone

We have a church now, and a reception site. I have a dress and the beginnings of a website design. We have a flower plan, a photographer, a minister. This is really going to happen! I am so excited. Only...8 months and 7 days.

Can't wait.

i love the sound of rain.

I was up early this morning for something that got cancelled. I am all right with that. I am glad to have the rest of this rainy, cozy Saturday to watch The Office, clean and make some stuff. And probably play with my cat.

currently

Not feeling so hot the last couple days. I've been spending a lot of time in bed with a furry friend and Mad Men and Chuck on dvd. 

 

I am looking forward to this 3-day weekend. I have to plans to make some stuff, to do some more birthday celebrating, and to not be sick. Here's hoping my body cooperates!